3ettef Togethe Killowen Primary School & Nursery Unit PTA Annual Report & Statement of Accounts For the year ended 31 August 2025 Charity number: NIC104225
Ill¢)wen Prfmary School & Nutsery UTrlt PTA Trustees. Annual Report Forthe year ended 31 2025 The trustees present their Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 including a Statement of Assets and abilItieS at that date. Reference and Admlnistrative Detslls Killowen Primary School & Nursery Unrt PTA 20 Laurelhill Road Lisburn Co. Antrim BT28 2UH Registered Charity in Northern Irelarnl - NIC104225 Charlty Trustees The charity trustees vtho served during the year or who were tft at the date of this report were: Samantha Martin Ichair) Pèula Kydd Isecretaryl (regned 5th Marth 2026) Suzanne Mulholland (Treasurer) laprM)inted 8th November 20241 Lorna Featherstone Karen Nichola Watson The charFty trustses of the PTA are memters of its committee. The charitvs governing document Is the Constitution. To be elected as a trustee of the charity a person must be a member of the PTA. The committee is re*lected each year at the AGM. Nominations for elections to the committee may be made by any member of the PTA and seconded by another. The trustees seek to advance the education of the pupils of Killowen Primary School & Nursery Unit. This is achieved by developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school and by engaging in activities or providirE facilwties or equipment whith SUprt the school and advance the education of the pupils. The property and funds of the charity must onty be used to fulfill the purposes for which the charity was established.
Klllowen Primary Sthool & Nursery Unit PTA Trustees. Annual Report corrtlnued For the year ended 31 Au8USt 2025 We are an active PTA made up of elected parents and teathing staff. Throughout the year we organise fundraising events such as competitions, discos. Christmas fair and a famify fun night and barbeqLse. All these events are open to all children arKI their families and help build stronger home. 5thool and community relations. We also provide support to the school providiryd refreshments on such occasions as the Harvest Servlce. Christmas plays. special assemblies and the school leavers mornin& All funds raised at these events go with the guidance of the school to the provlsion of Te5Our aThl eQprnent that will enhance the educational needs of our pupils. Achlevements The PTA had a very busy year which induded large events, some small events and varlous artNities. We ran one competition this year gNing the pupils another chance to get tteative. The children are always very creative and they k)ve to get involved with the comwitions. We also served refreshments throughout the year at our Harvest Service, the Natrvities and Carol Service, the annual Sports Day and the leavers, assembly. A school show was held this year and we enjoyed providing refreshments and tuck for both of the perforniances to support the P7s and staff. We held two big events this year. Christmas Fair at end of November and the always popular Summer Fun Night & BBQ in June. A lot of preparation went into each of these events and we could not have achieved the successes that we did without the support of our PTA volunteer5 and all of the school staff. A special thank you also goes to the local businesses and supporters that volunteered their time or gave us great deals to make the occasions extra special. To compliment the P7 show, we held a raffle to raise additional funds. We were overwhelmed to receple so many donations from local business and individuals enabling us to offer many great prizes. All of the events and activities that we held throughout the year enabled us to raise essential funds to support the school and nursery through the provision of support and equipment to enhae our children's educational experience at Killowen. We are excited for the year ahead and more successes. Publlc Benefft Statement roved relationshi s between IM)me and school The benefft which flows from this purpose includes funding for additional resources for the school and links built wth the local tommunity. is demonstrnted thrOh havtng an actrrfe PTA that works in partnership with the school and engages parental 5UPPOrt. The benefft ts for children at Killowen Primary School, Lisburn. Charity trustees IPTA committee members) are usually also parents at the school which their children attend and hence gain benefit in the Same way as all other beneficiaries. Thi5 benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to all beneficiaries.
Klllowen Primary School & Nursery UThlt PTA Trustees, Annual Report continued For the year ended 31 August 2025 Public 8enefft Statement confd Advancin the education of ils in the school The benefit which flows from this purpose includes increased edatIonal progress and attainment of pupils in the school and links built with the local communty. This is demonstrdted through pupi15 having access to resources. everrts. activities and links wlth the local tomrnunity whKh are not available through direct school funding. The benefit is for children at Killowen Primary School, Lisburn. Charity trustees (PTA committee members) are usualty also parents at the school which their children attend and hence gain benefit in the same way as all other beneficiaries. This benefit is incidentsl and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to all benefiaaries. The charity trustees have had regard for the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's public benefft requirement statutory guidance. Financlal Revlew The tharitys main Source of income each year is from its fvndraising activrties throughout the school year as discussed atthe. The PTA raised £8,98612024: £13.815) thro fvndraising activities during the year. This large decrease was due to the Colour Run in 2024 being for one year only which raised in ex5$ of £5k. There have been small fluctuations in fundraising from last year and Small events and activities chaNde each year. The PTA was also able to secure grants of £2.5(K)1£5.gXJ in 2024) in the year {the £375 balance of the Tesco Stronger Starts grant was received after the year endl. We won the local Tesco Stronger Start blue token vote agaln in April 2025 which secured a grant of £1.5CQ towards the school's Eco Sen50ry Garden project. The tota5 income for the tharity this year was £12.6111£19.440 in 2024}. The expenses for the year amounted to £8.0911£14.833 in 2024}. Fundraising expenses were £2,702 (the decrease mainly relates to not having a Colour Run this yearl. During the year the PTA made contributions and donations to the school of £3,9411£9.102 in 20241 as detsiled at )te 5. This included grant expense5 of £1.¢. The sch(x>l has various projects for which we continue to try and raise funds that we hope to be able to support in the coming years. Several projects are in progress for which the funds held at the year end are earmarked. Governance and operational costs remain minimal each year.
Killowen Prlmary Sthool & Nursery Unit PTA Trustees. Annual Report coTrtinued For the year ended 31 August 2025 Truste re4Jonslbllftles In relailon to the finandal strternents The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees. annual report and statement of accounts in accordance wtth the requirements of the Charities Commission for Northern Ireland. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accountin8 records that dlOse with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the tharity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2Crf)8 and The Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015. They are a150 responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. As the charity's income does not exed £250,(KxI. the trustees have elerted under Section 64131 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2CK18 to prepare reipts and payments accounts and a statement of assets and liabilities. Approved by the trustees on 28June 2026 and sEned on their belhglf by. Samantha Martin Chair Suzanne Mulholland Treasurer
For the year ended 31 AUgt 2025 I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 August 2025, which are set out on pages 7 to io. As the charitVs trustees you are resp)nsitde for the preparation of the attounts in accordan with the Charities Act {Northern Ireiandl 2)8. It is my spOnsIbl1ty to.. ' examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act: • follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commi55ion under section 6519llbl of the Charities Act: . state vthether particular matters have come to rny attention. Basis of independent examlnerfs report I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examlnation was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity CommiSsn for Northern Irelènd under section 6519)Ib) of the Charities My examination included a review of the accounting record5 kept by the charity a1 a comparison of the account5 presented with those records. It also incIed consideration of any unusual Items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as chaiity trustees conmIng any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention gNing me cause to believe: l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Art: 2. That the accounts do rt accord with those accounti records: 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Art; 4. That there is further inforniation needed for a proper understsndin8 of the accounts to be reached. Independent examlrberfs slatement I have completed my examination and have no cOnLs in respert of the matters {11 to141 listed above and, in connection with followirg the Direction5 of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Adam Thompson FCA 23 Rosewood Glen Llsburn BT28 2FW 28 June 2026
Killowen Primary School & P4ur5ery Unlt PTA SLitement of Receipts and Payments For the year ended 31 Au8urt 2025 fvnds funds Receipts: Donation5 and legacies Grants FUndraIsi artivities Members. subscriptions Charitsble trading receipts Other receipts 50 53 5,125 13.815 238 8.986 249 249 826 826 209 Totsl rtteipts ii,iii 11611 19A40 Cost of fundraising events Grants and donations Operational costs Governance costs Other costs 2.702 3,141 2.702 4.141 4.754 9,306 21x1 145 153 153 Asset and Investrnent purchases: Purchase of equipment 715 715 428 33 Net recelpts/ (payments) 4520 Transfers belAveen funds Surplus I (deficit) forthe year 4,520 Reconclllatlon at 31 Au8ust Cash at bank & in hand I September Surplus / (deficit) for the year end 9,226 4.020 625 9,851 4.520 5,244 4.607 Cash at bank & in hand 31 August 246 14371 9.851
Klllowen Prlmary School & Nursery Unit PTA Statsment of Assets and Liabilities For the year ended 31 Au8urt 2025 funds funds 2024 Funds reconciliation Cash at bank & in hand I September 9,226 625 9.851 5,244 Surplus I (deficit) for the year end 4.020 4.520 Cash * Trk & In hand 31 A 13.246 14371 9,851 The restricted funds balance relates to the 75% of the Tesco Stronger Stsrts grdnt received in May 2025. The work on this project stsrted in October 2025 arKI was completed in Awil 2026. Bank and cash balances Bank current account 14,103 9,622 Cash in hand 229 14,3n 9,851 The cash hekl at the year end was retained to use for PTA event floats in the new st11 year. Holding a small amount of cash enables to vfA to minimlse bank fees for tashlcoin k*ments and withdrawals. Gift Aid accrued on membets. subscriptions at year end Gift Aid accrued on sponsorship at year end Groundwork Nl - balance of grant due 113 559 375 375 375 Llabilitie5 NIA Approved by th trustees on 28June 2026 arnl Ser on their behalf by: Samantha Marknn Chair Suzanne Mulholland Treasurer
Killowen Primary khool & Nursery Unlt PTA Notes to the Statsment of Accounts For the year ended 31 A4WlSt 2025 Nature and purpose of funds Unrestricted funds comprise those fvnds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtheran of the charttable Objec UnrestrKted funds are wimarity from fundraising activities and members, 5ub5CriPtions. Restricted fvnds are funds which are to be used in accordance with speafic restrirtion5 imposed by the donor. Restricted income funds are from the receipt of grants or donations. The purposes and uses of these funds are set out in the notes to the accounts. Pre-loved uniforms sales Autumn competition Christma5 Fair Nativty refreshments School dixo entry arxl tk Fireside quiz Colour Run School show raffle & refreshments Summer Fun Night Sports Day refreshments Easyfundraising l Asda Cashpot for Schools 18 123 1.423 395 1.220 89 226 1,874 527 878 ioi 123 395 5,203 1.128 4.197 259 223 1,128 4.197 259 4.281 401 235 8.986 13.815 2024 Glft Aid PTA hoodles contribLrtions 653 173 653 173 209 826 209 Cost of fundrnlslns events 2024 Competitions and quizzes Christmas Fair School disco Colour Run School show costs Summer Fun Night Refreshments l Tea & coffee supplies Sumup / Stripe fee5 24 24 452 87 601 282 1,923 452 292 214 1.574 92 214 1574 92 1.679 78 104 2.702 2,702 4,754
Klllowen Prlmary khool & Nursery Unlt PTA Forthe year ended 31 Awst 2025 Grants and don1 Contributions were made to Killowen Primary Sdw)ol & Nursery Unit in rektion to the followlre costs: Killowen Prima Shed School reading books Goal posts Eco Club Seeds KSI play area refurb School playground equipment Nursery equipment Children In Need day prizes Pantomime contributK>n P7 fun day contribution School show t-shirts School & Nurse Unit d 285 277 285 277 1.162 2,715 58 764 764 225 61 142 630 70 225 61 142 90 241 Grant ex 5uperValu Nl Nineveh Charitable Tntst Groundwork Nl-Te5co Stronger Stsrts Other donation5 Aut15m Nl Cancer Fund for Children nses restrirted 21XI 2thJ 3.141 4,141 Operational costs 2024 Bank interest & charges Postage & stationery Lottery linse PTA hoodies Gifts 47 43 17 273 47 132 17 18 273 2 Related party trarartIonS There were no transartions with trustees or related parts durirg the year. io